Medication Administration Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the six rights of medication administration?

A
Right;
Client
Meds
Documentation
Time
Dose
Route
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2
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What two verifiers do you ask a client before giving a medication?

A

Name and Birth date

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3
Q

Do not give meds if___

A

You don’t know what it does.

Trust me, clients ask! If you cant give an answer, they wont trust you!

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4
Q

Do not store med ____ ____ ____

A

At the bedside

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5
Q

Can you give meds prepared by another RN

A

No, never do this it is illegal

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6
Q

What does it mean if a medication is PRN

A

It means give as needed

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7
Q

Do not ____ sustained- release capsules or enteric- coated tablets

A

Crush

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8
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What should a nurse do if she/he administer the wrong medication?

A

Notify physician; DO NOT document in client’s chart and complete an incident form. These are not part of client records

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